Google for Education recently launched the Gemini Certified Educator credential. The exam consists of 37 multiple-choice questions and upon meeting the passing standard, candidates receive an official electronic certificate issued by Google.
This certification is designed specifically for educators and learners, focusing on assessing an individual’s understanding of Google AI tools and their ability to integrate them responsibly into teaching.
Focus areas include:
Effectively using Gemini AI to improve productivity.
Crafting prompts that generate more relevant AI responses.
Familiarity with Gemini and NotebookLM.
Recognizing and addressing issues such as AI hallucinations and bias to ensure content accuracy.
How to Register?
Log in to the official website.
Register for an exam by filling in basic personal information: name, organization, job title, and country.
After completing registration, click “Take an Exam” to begin.
Exam Brief
The Gemini Certified Educator exam is entirely multiple-choice with a total of 37 questions. It mainly assesses educators’ familiarity with Google AI tools, Gemini and NotebookLM. Question formats include multiple-select, scenario-based and true/false. There is no time limit, allowing candidates to think carefully and answer at their own pace.
Example Question (Multiple-select)
Which of the following tools are available in Gemini?
Select All Correct Responses Canvas
☐ Create Docs and Apps Song
☐ Create new musical songs Image
☐ Create with Imagen Guided Learning
☐ Learn and Understand Topics
Example Question (Scenario-based)
An educator is starting a large research project with dozens of articles and notes. How would NotebookLM be most beneficial in the initial stages?
◯ By creating a video presentation of the key themes.
◯ By automatically writing the entire research paper for them.
◯ By synthesizing information across all uploaded documents to help them find connections and draft an outline.
◯ By finding and correcting factual errors within their source articles.
Example Question (True/False)
You can customize the Audio Overview in NotebookLM to make the length shorter or longer.
◯ False
◯ True
After completing the test, if you pass, the system will display a screen with "Assessment Passed" and an electronic certificate will be sent to the registered email address. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
FAQ
1. Do I need to have official teacher qualifications to take the exam?
No. Anyone is free to register and take the exam.
2. What language can be choosen as the exam language?
The exam is currently only available in English.
3. Do I need to register with a school education email address?
No. A regular email account is sufficient for registration.
4. How long do I have to complete the exam after registering?
You must complete the exam within 14 days after registration.